Alyce Machyn was born in 1530, in London, England. She married Fabian Withers on 17 January 1554, in London, England. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She died in 1577, in England, at the age of 47.
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Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.
The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.
A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Juan, Jose, Carlos, Jorge, Mario, Miguel, Pedro, Blanca, Diego, Luis, Ramon.
English: variant of Machen . This is the more common form of the name in Britain and Ireland.
Spanish (Machín): probably a nickname from machín ‘boor, lout’, often applied to a blacksmith's apprentice.
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